Theoretical Solid State Physics 1 - Theoretische Festkörperphysik 1

Mon 12:00 -14:00
NW1 S3130

Tue 10:00 - 12:00
NW1 3310

Advanced Theoretical Physics 1 (Advanced Quantum Mechanics) - Höhere Theoretische Physik: Quantenmechanik für Fortgeschrittene

The lectures on “Theoretical Solid State Physics II / Many-body theory” at University of Bremen comprise two block courses (Blockveranstaltungen) this summer term. The first one by Frank Jahnke covered an “Introduction to Feynman Diagrams and the Nonequilibrium Green's Functions Technique”.

The second block by Tim Wehling will cover

• Finite Temperature Green Functions: Matsubara Techniques
• Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking: Magnetism and Superconductivity
• Functional Field Integral Techniques: Path Integrals & Free Energy Functionals
• Mean Field, Density Functional and Dynamical Mean Field Theories

Attendance of the first block is ideal but not a “must” to be able to follow this second one: Only prior knowledge of second quantization is required. First acquaintance with Green Functions will be helpful.

As part of the lectures on Theoretical Solid State Physics, two block courses / Blockveranstaltungen will be held. The first one by Prof. Frank Jahnke will provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum statistical methods based on Feynman diagrams and Green's functions. No prior knowledge of Green´s functions is necessary as the basic concepts will be introduced in detail and with many examples in the beginning. Subsequently the lecture will proceed with basics and applications of the "Nonequilibrium Green´s Functions Technique".